After gender swapping, my best friend and I hardcore BL (Boys' Love) became top influencers.

A certain Douyouer group (related to the Star Group)

I'm going crazy if this lousy show doesn't air soon!

[The first performance is probably being recorded right now. I'm so envious of the fans who could go to the venue today!]

I wonder if there's any juicy gossip to share, even the smallest scoop would be great!

[It's probably hopeless. Do they really think the production team's confidentiality agreement is just a piece of paper? It seems like only the legal department at VV Video is actually doing their job properly.]

[Actually, there are quite a lot of leaks, right? A bunch of them pop up when you scroll through the homepage, all sorts of outrageous things, like makeup and styling, stage order, and which fans are fighting with which other fan groups offline...]

[This is so weird, isn't the recording supposed to start at 7 PM tonight? Did I time travel?]

Who would believe such obviously fake news? When I'm old, I'll sell them health products and see a bunch of people fighting over these fake stories, and I'll just want to laugh.

[Actually, it's not entirely unfounded. My colleague's friend's classmate's childhood friend's older sister works for the show, and apparently, the selection and replacement of the center position in the first performance of "Neon Confession" was quite a spectacle.]

[My goodness, you actually found connections with people you have absolutely no connection with... Do you even think this is reliable?]

Let's make this clear first: is this a joke involving Group A or Group B?

[Of course it's Group A, right? After all, not only does it have the "Lingjiao" American CP, but it also has the popular Su Xingran. Lev's ranking has never been low. The one who's a little less popular is our You Shen, but he's recently become very popular because of his "electric wave" style. What are the options for the center position among those few small fry in Group B?]

[OMG, if Su Xingran wasn't the center of Group A, her fans would go crazy!]

[It's doubtful. Based on strength and popularity, Su Xingran is definitely in the center position. Even if I'm a fan of the American couple's looks, I have to admit that these two are completely lacking in skills. No matter what, they can't compete with Su Xingran.]

[There might be some people forming a group. There are only five people in Group A, so those two are already tied together. If they can get some votes from Youyouyou or Lev, they could totally squeeze Su Xingran out.]

If this is true, I will completely turn against Ling Tinglan and Jiao Wangshu. I hate people who stick together in groups the most in this life. Cliques are really disgusting.

[If Su Xingran isn't in the center position, who will? Are we counting on those two character illustrations that have only been practiced for 0 days?]

[I'm seriously messing this up. People in the comments section, please calm down. A random "connection" claim, a rumor of dubious veracity—they haven't even specified which group they're referring to, and they're already spreading rumors about us.]

They can't hide it anymore. They know we Americans are hot, and if they dare to take advantage of the situation, they'll be shot in the head.

[As expected, fans of the "Burning Silk" group are the most fond of starting fights, bar none. The girl next door, unable to resist the "Flaming Sister," has come here to act like a king.]

[I was just kidding. They can't really control the US. They'll behave themselves once the US attacks.]

[Seriously, doesn't our group have any real connections? Eating all this fake stuff every day is really good for your stomach.]

[I have some connections (showing off my PR ticket). I'm not a fan; it's a PR ticket I got for work. I'll see what I can sneak you guys over after I've looked at it.]

Holy crap! I never expected to uncover a real big shot!

[Who would have thought that amidst a sea of ​​fans, I could find such a sense of redemption, unaffiliated with any particular fandom? The most impartial first performance report on the entire internet is about to be released! I'm staying here tonight, so don't forget us after you've read it!]

[That's exactly what I wanted: "no fan affiliation"! There are tons of people next door saying they can go to the show, but when you ask them, they're all XX fans, and all they say is promote it. Their bias is completely skewed before the performance even starts (crying)]

[Sis! You're my only sis! Our group is counting on you. I'm just leaving this here; you better come back and kick me like crazy after you've read this!]

……

The online uproar was destined to remain unheard of by Ling Tinglan and Jiao Wangshu, as they were currently struggling with their gaudy outfits in the crowded backstage area.

"Neon Confession" is a refreshing and sweet energetic song, so the stylist gave us clothes in the same style. Various fluffy animal headgear and hats, along with macaron-colored short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and slouch socks, do match very well. However, such clothes are destined not to be very comfortable, especially when moving around on stage.

A thick, fluffy headgear was put on her head, and all that was left was cuteness and heat. Just like now, Jiao Wangshu was holding a small handheld fan and blowing it on Ling Tinglan's forehead. Although it seemed to do little more than nothing, Ling Tinglan's eyes were lifeless, and she looked like she was about to melt from the heat.

He tugged at the puppy hat on his head with disdain. "Why is this big-eared dog so ugly?"

"It's still so thick!"

Because it was stage makeup, the hairstylist sprayed a ton of hairspray on everyone's heads, making each strand of hair look distinct and incredibly flowing. In reality, however, it was rock hard to the touch, not even a category 8 typhoon could mess it up. But the cramped backstage space and the noisy crowd made the already thin air even hotter and more humid. The unstoppable sweat mixed with the hairspray that smeared his hands made him so uncomfortable he wanted Ling Tinglan to rip his scalp off.

But I have to say that this makeup and styling is really beautiful.

Ling Tinglan squinted and looked at Jiao Wangshu carefully for a while. Suddenly, she reached out and grabbed the rabbit ears on his head. "Why are yours such cute little rabbits? I'm going to complain about the stylist's differential treatment."

"Hey, stop fooling around."

Jiao Wangshu managed to retrieve the rabbit ears, and at the same time, she managed to keep the small hair clip that was about to fall off her head. "How about we switch? I think black rabbits are pretty delicious too. It sounds like they're coated in honey and grilled over charcoal."

"Let's forget about it then. Your hat is even thicker than mine. By the way, which group are we going on stage?"

Before Jiao Wangshu could answer, Lev chimed in, "It's too early to check the program. Our group is second to last. I don't know why we need to be the grand finale."

Lev, wearing a polar bear mask, keeps spouting truths that make people want to die.

They arrived the earliest and waited the longest. Backstage seating was limited, so they had to give up their spots as soon as they finished their makeup and styling. The group stayed in the outer corridor, finding a spot not too far from the backstage area to get some fresh air. Little bears, cats, and penguins were scattered all over the floor.

A total of 1000 audience members attended the first performance. The production team said that in order to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the on-site voting, the tickets for the first performance would be given away by lottery.

The truth is, it's obvious that besides show fans, who else cares about talent shows? The travel and accommodation costs to go to the venue are real money, and even working a regular job requires taking time off or sacrificing one's rest time. If you don't really like it, who would be willing to spend so much time and energy? Therefore, the vast majority of tickets end up in the hands of fans of each contestant.

Dai Xiaoqing is the head of the Jiao Wangshu support group.

Holding up her support banner, she looked for a spot while reminding her best friend, Xiang Wanwan, the head of Ling Tinglan's fan club.

Idol worship is actually an industry.

Some people are driven by love and spend money like fools, while others are like the mythical creature Pixiu that only takes in money and never gives it out, happily acquiring a sea-view house.

The more popular a celebrity's fan club is, the more money it can make. As long as you become a big fan, you won't have to worry about not having opportunities to make money. Therefore, many professional fans and fan site managers will "buy stocks" in advance, finding a potential star that seems to have a high chance of becoming a big star and cultivating it in advance.

Logically speaking, trainees with the looks of Jiao Wangshu and Ling Tinglan should be snapped up by professional fan site admins as soon as they make a public appearance on the internet, and their fan circles should be established and they should be bought into their fandoms early on. How come it's her turn, a college graduate who knows nothing about chasing stars?

Dai Xiaoqing was brought into this "evil" circle by Xiang Wanwan. Unlike her, Xiang Wanwan's family was not short of money. She had been chasing stars since she could remember and had been involved in various fan circles for many years. At the "advanced age" of 14, she became a well-known big fan in a certain circle, stirring up a lot of trouble.

It was by chance that I became a fan of Ling Tinglan. During this period, her previous idol collapsed, but she was captivated by his face at first sight. Before she even had a chance to unfollow him and turn against him, she had already fallen for his new idol.

Xiang Wanwan was confident that no one could resist her face, and when she was recommending it to her best friend, she completely forgot about Jiao Wangshu standing right next to her. Now, her friend, who had never been a fan of celebrities before, instantly transformed into a dedicated fan, automatically becoming a self-proclaimed "fangirl," constantly whispering things in her ear that made her, a die-hard fangirl, want to die. However, because her feelings for her best friend were deep enough, and her friend's knowledge of celebrity worship was utterly lacking, she could only indulge her endlessly.

After making up her mind to follow Ling Tinglan, Xiang Wanwan immediately created a Ling Tinglan super topic. However, professional fans had already entered the scene and created a fan super topic long ago, with a much larger original number of people than hers.

However, this did not stump her. After a series of efforts, Xiang Wanwan actually managed to overtake others and take down their super topic, becoming the official super topic herself. At the same time, she did not forget to help her own sister. Dai Xiaoqing was thus forced into the role and became the person in charge of the Jiao Wangshu fan club without even realizing it.

"I told you to listen to me, didn't I?"

Xiang Wanwan looked at the support banner with a smug look. In order not to affect the stage effect, the program team stipulated that fans were not allowed to bring light sticks to offline performances. In order to make their own names more eye-catching, the support banner had a special fluorescent glitter on the name. This little bit of light would not actually affect anything, but it was particularly eye-catching in the dark crowd.